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Joc Pederson Emerging as a Power Bat to Target on the Waiver Wire
Across 202 plate appearances so far in 2026, Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson is hitting .237/.343/.444 with eight home runs, 23 RBI, and 25 runs scored. The 34-year-old got off to a slow start to the season but rebounded in May, posting a .919 OPS with six home runs last month. Pederson's playing time is limited to a strict big-side platoon role, as he's logged just 15 plate appearances against left-handed pitching on the year. Still, he's proven he can be an effective deep-league power source for fantasy managers even in a relatively small number of at-bats throughout his career. Pederson had a down year at the plate in 2025, but he hit .275 with 23 home runs across 449 plate appearances with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024. With a 13.4% walk rate, 9.1% barrel rate, and 47% hard-hit rate, Pederson's underlying metrics back up his solid production in 2026. For fantasy managers in need of power, Pederson profiles as a useful waiver wire target.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Georgia Tech's Offense Could Run Through Justice Haynes
Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes comes to Atlanta after two seasons at Alabama and one year at Michigan. The veteran flashed big-time upside with the Wolvarines, rushing 121 times for 857 yards and 10 touchdowns. He averaged 7.1 yards per carry, but he was limited to just seven games. Had he been fully healthy, he could have pushed to rush for north of 1400 yards. Georgia Tech is breaking in transfer starting quarterback Alberto Mendoza, so don't be surprised if Haynes is heavily leaned on throughout the 2026 campaign. Head coach Brent Key is a former offensive line coach who loves to pound the football. A big season out of Haynes could propel him to be one of the top running back prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Chris Kirk Needs Better Putting at TPC Toronto
Through 13 events, Chris Kirk has recorded six missed cuts and just one finish inside the top 30. His form has started to trend in the right direction lately, however, as he has missed only one cut in his last seven solo events and gained more than four strokes tee to green in four of them. He now turns to the RBC Canadian Open, where he will be making his debut at TPC Toronto. Kirk ranks 83rd off the tee (+0.019 strokes per round), 66th on approach (+0.194), and 75th in driving distance, all important metrics this week. Where he has been downright bad is with the putter. He ranks 142nd, losing 0.406 strokes per round, and has not gained strokes on the greens since the Houston Open in March (+0.080). Kirk's ball-striking and around-the-green upside continue to be held back by a cold putter, and at an event that could go low, he may struggle to keep up.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Is Agustin Ramirez a Top Stash Candidate with Five-Category Potential?
After getting off to a slow start to the 2026 season, Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville in early May. The 24-year-old has performed well since being sent down, hitting .255/.324/.426 with four home runs, 12 RBI, 16 runs scored, and nine stolen bases. Ramirez's speed is rare relative to his position and gives him significant fantasy upside. The young backstop also showed he can produce at the big-league level in 2025, hitting .231 with 21 home runs and 16 stolen bases across 585 plate appearances. The biggest issue in Ramirez's profile is his porous defense, which was likely the reason why he was sent down earlier this year. Still, Ramirez carries enough offensive upside that Miami seems likely to find a place for him in the lineup sooner rather than later. Fantasy managers in need of help behind the plate should consider stashing Ramirez off the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Parker Livingstone Steps into WR2 Role for Oklahoma
Oklahoma wide receiver Parker Livingstone, who transferred from rival Texas in this year's portal cycle, is slated to be quarterback John Mateer's No. 2 target in the passing game in 2026. Leading wideout Isaiah Sategna III is back in Norman, but Deion Burks, Jaren Kanak, and Keontez Lewis have moved on to the NFL, meaning the team is without its second, third, and fourth leading pass-catchers from last year. As a freshman, Livingstone tallied 29 receptions for 516 yards and six touchdowns for the Longhorns. He's a big-play threat like Sategna and will give Oklahoma a shot at having an explosive passing attack with a healthy Mateer. Livingstone could see more volume in his first season as a Sooner, thanks to ample opportunity to pick up the production of departed players.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
River Ryan Looks to Bounce Back, Remains on Stash Radar for Now
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher River Ryan was humming along at Triple-A Oklahoma City before his last outing, posting a 2.05 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and an elite 29.5 percent K-BB% through his first five starts. In his latest start, though, the former 11th-round draft pick yielded four earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four. The walks were easily a season high after walking a total of three in the five previous contests, and four strikeouts tied a season low total. Although it took some shine off his stash status, everyone has a dud performance from time to time, and with a good 2.89 ERA still for the year, along with a 1.09 WHIP and a FIP that is actually lower (2.51), the arrow is still pointing up for Ryan. If the right-hander struggles in his next outing, which comes Wednesday night in Charlotte, then it may be time to reconsider stashing him, but for now, the 27-year-old is a worthwhile stash option in deeper leagues as he waits for an opening in the Dodgers' six-man rotation.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Billy Horschel Bringing Too Many Concerns to RBC Canadian Open
Billy Horschel is in the middle of one of his worst seasons in recent memory, recording only one top-25 finish in solo events while missing six cuts through 17 starts. He will look to find something at the RBC Canadian Open, where he has not competed since 2018 and is making his TPC Toronto debut. Success here will demand length off the tee combined with strong approach play and putting. Horschel sits 133rd off the tee (-0.305 strokes per round), 91st on approach (+0.019), 88th putting (-0.022), and 113th in driving distance. He has lost strokes from tee to green in all but four events this season, and there are simply too many concerns regarding Horschel's game to consider him for fantasy lineups right now, even at just $6,900 on DraftKings.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Josh Allen Still the 1.01 in Superflex Startups?
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has finished the past six seasons as the QB1, the QB2, the QB1, the QB2, the QB1, and the QB1, and even as he enters his age-30 season, he has as strong a case as anyone to top the superflex dynasty rankings. At an age when most rushing quarterbacks face a durability-related decline, Allen has been able to sidestep such concerns with his 6'5", 237-pound frame. With the Bills trading for veteran receiver DJ Moore and spending a fourth-round pick on versatile playmaker Skyler Bell, an easy argument could be made that Allen now has the best core of receivers since Stefon Diggs was last in Buffalo in 2023. While it remains to be seen what Joe Brady's move from coordinator to head coach means for the offense, Allen already had untethered agency to run the unit as he sees fit, which has generally translated to unmatched fantasy upside.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Princewill Umanmielen the Next Star in LSU's Defense?
LSU transfer edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen followed his head coach, Lane Kiffin, to Baton Rouge this offseason, and is set to join a talented group of newcomers on the Tigers' defensive front. Last season, the rising senior collected 45 tackles and nine sacks (40 hurries), earning third-team ALL-SEC honors. Defensive coordinator Blake Baker is one of the best assistant coaches in the country and can be expected to put Umanmielen in the right position to succeed in 2026. Playing alongside fellow defensive line transfers Jordan Ross (Tennessee) and Malik Blocton (Auburn), Umanmielen could be the next star rusher in LSU's defense. Don't be surprised if he has an All-American-type season for the new look Tigers.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Harry Hall Relying On Flat Stick At RBC Canadian Open
Harry Hall has been the epitome of boom-or-bust this season, recording six missed cuts and eight top-30 finishes through 15 events. Now, coming off a T29 at the Memorial Tournament, he looks to build on that momentum at the RBC Canadian Open. Hall competed at TPC Toronto last year, finishing T24 while gaining over 3.7 strokes putting. On the year, he sits 45th in strokes gained putting (+0.236 per round), 131st off the tee (-0.281), and 96th on approach (-0.018). His driving metrics have also been average, ranking 94th in distance and 92nd in accuracy. A more encouraging sign is his short iron play, where he ranks in the 82nd percentile in proximity from 100-150 yards, a distance that accounted for over 33% of approach shots here last year. Hall will likely need to rely on a hot flat stick once again to avoid being a miss this week.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Is Hunter Henry Primed for a Career Year?
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry has turned in TE1 fantasy finishes in each of the past two seasons and in four of the last seven years, and he heads into 2026 with a locked-in role in a still uptrending offense. The Patriots finished 2025 as the league's number one offense in terms of both total EPA and EPA per play in what was only the first season of quarterback Drake Maye and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels working together. By most accounts, Maye is already miles ahead of where he was at this point last season. While new wide receiver A.J. Brown is certain to draw targets, he also has the ability to elevate the offense as a whole and create more red zone opportunities for Henry. The Patriots replaced Austin Hooper with Julian Hill, but the latter is already lost for the season with a knee injury, and while the team spent a third-round pick on Notre Dame's Eli Raridon, he's still a somewhat raw prospect who could take time to develop in McDaniels' famously complex system. While he will turn 32 this season, Henry is arguably in the best situation of his 11-year career, and at RotoBaller's dynasty TE25, he's an obvious trade target for contending managers.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Can TK Keys Make Immediate Impact for Tennessee?
Tennessee freshman wide receiver TK Keys enters his collegiate career as a five-star recruit, and many publications recognize him as the No. 1 wide receiver prospect in the Class of 2026. The Hattiesburg, Mississippi, native flipped to Tennessee after being committed to LSU last fall. Keys presumably received a hefty NIL package and will compete for playing time right away. The Vols lost leading receiver Chris Brazzell II to the 2026 NFL Draft, but Braylon Staley and Mike Matthews, who both tallied 800-plus yards last season, are back. Keys could be a Day 1 starter alongside Staley and Matthews, but his competition for targets will be strong. Keys, being a strong SEC starter right away, would go a long way in the development of either George MacIntyre or Faizon Brandon. One of the freshman signal-callers is expected to start for Josh Heupel in 2026.
Source: 247Sports
Source: 247Sports
Braves Recall Top Prospect JR Ritchie, Worth Adding in Standard Leagues?
The Atlanta Braves recalled right-handed pitching prospect JR Ritchie to the majors on Wednesday, according to Milb Central. It will be the second time that Ritchie has been in the big leagues in 2026 in his rookie season, having posted a 4.56 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with 16 walks and 21 strikeouts in 25 2/3 innings over his first five starts in Atlanta in his first go-around. The team's No. 2 overall prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has been much better in his eight starts (39 1/3 innings) with Triple-A Gwinnett this year, going 4-2 with a 2.75 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 36:20 K:BB. The 6-foot-2, 185-pounder throws in the high-90s and gets plenty of swing and miss with his fastball, making him an intriguing arm in dynasty/keeper leagues. It appears that Ritchie will be used in more of a relief role this time around in Atlanta, though, so fantasy managers in redraft leagues can hold off on adding him for now. Ritchie is currently rostered in only 4% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Milb Central
Source: Milb Central
Can Joshua Baez Slug His Way to a Major-League Debut?
St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez continued his power surge on Tuesday, slugging his 18th home run of the season. Over his last 12 games, the Cards' third-ranked prospect is 23-for-58 (.397) with five doubles, two triples, and seven home runs. The former second-round draft pick hasn't shown off his wheels during this hot stretch, but perhaps that is because many of his hits are going for extra bases, and he isn't drawing many walks (three). For the season, the 6-foot-3 slugger is slashing .274/.346/.591, and on top of his 18 home runs, he has 11 steals. With the power comes a high strikeout rate of 32.1 percent, but it was better during the recent 12-game span, down to 25.9 percent. The power and ability to steal bases (he had 54 steals in 2025) are enticing for fantasy, and it is what should earn him a debut by the All-Star break. With multi-category upside, the 22-year-old remains a must-stash in most leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Max Greyserman Looking To Rebound At RBC Canadian Open
Max Greyserman put up back-to-back top-14 finishes prior to the Charles Schwab Challenge, where he lost over 6.1 strokes on approach and ultimately missed the cut. He looks for a bounce back at the RBC Canadian Open, where he will play TPC Toronto for the first time. Statistically, Greyserman has been underwhelming, sitting 126th off the tee (-0.253), 88th on approach (+0.031), 70th around the greens (+0.062), and 72nd putting (+0.041). However, he has been strong in driving distance, ranking 33rd, which should be important on this 7,400-yard course. His 6.1 strokes lost on approach last week were the fourth-most he has ever surrendered in his PGA Tour career, coming just one week after gaining a career-high 11.1 at TPC Craig Ranch. Greyserman looks primed for a bounce back and is worth a look at $7,500 on DraftKings.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Kris Bubic Hit Hard in Tuesday's Rehab Start
Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic (elbow) didn't exactly have the best minor-league rehab start on Tuesday for the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers, allowing six runs (five earned) on eight hits while walking one and striking out zero in just 1 1/3 innings of work to take the loss against Triple-A Las Vegas. The 28-year-old southpaw required 49 pitches to get just four outs. He's attempting to return from soreness in his left elbow and general arm fatigue, but he'll require at least one more rehab start in the minors before the Royals feel comfortable reinserting him into their starting rotation at the big-league level. Before going on the 15-day injured list, Bubic went 3-2 for KC this year with a 4.11 ERA (3.72 FIP) and 1.23 WHIP with 51 strikeouts and 26 walks in 50 1/3 innings pitched across his nine starts. Bubic was a first-time All-Star in 2025 in his sixth year in the big leagues, and he's currently rostered in just over half of Yahoo leagues while he rehabs.
Source: Milb.com
Source: Milb.com
Jalen Coker a Dynasty Sleeper Ready to Put it All Together?
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker has finished each of the past two seasons in memorable fashion. In 2024, it was a then-career-high seven-reception performance in Week 18, and in 2025, he closed out the regular season with another six grabs and a touchdown before turning in the best game of his career in a Wild Card loss to the Rams, finishing the day with 134 yards and a score on nine catches. For the second straight season, he has garnered sleeper buzz, and while a preseason quadriceps injury cost him the first six games of 2025, he appears to be in good health heading into his third season and is locked into one of the top two receiver spots alongside 2025 Offensive Rookie of the Year Tetairoa McMillan. Including his breakout postseason performance, Coker scored 11.3 half-PPR points per game over his final eight contests, finishing as the WR24 or better five times, and yet, as a consensus dynasty WR5, there is still time to acquire the 24-year-old wideout well below his potential value.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Brandon Woodruff Strikes Out Five in Rehab Start in Arizona Complex League
In his first minor-league rehab start in the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) gave up three runs on five hits while walking two and striking out five in 3 2/3 innings of work, according to Jack Stern of Brewer Fanatic. Woodruff continued to experiment with a lower arm slot during the outing and leaned heavily on changeups and cutters, with his fastballs averaging under 91 mph. The 33-year-old veteran and two-time All-Star is essentially having to reinvent himself as a pitcher mechanically after more shoulder issues cropped up this season. Woodruff wasn't bad in his six starts, going 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 25:7 K:BB in 30 innings, but he developed dead arm because of his mechanics. Remember, he had right-shoulder surgery and missed all of the 2024 season before making just 12 starts last year. It's unclear when he might return to Milwaukee's starting rotation, but when he does, he could be a much different pitcher, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect a ton of swing-and-miss stuff.
Source: Brewer Fanatic - Jack Stern
Source: Brewer Fanatic - Jack Stern
Raleek Brown, Hollywood Smothers Set to Bolster the Texas Run Game
The Texas Longhorns are hoping for a much-improved rushing attack in 2026 thanks to transfer running backs Raleek Brown (Arizona State) and Hollywood Smothers (NC State). Last season, Texas finished 11th in the conference in rushing yards, and its leading rusher (Quintrevion Wisner) totaled just 597 yards. This came after four straight seasons of Texas having a 1,000-yard rusher. The Longhorns were lacking juice on the ground, which is why they were aggressive in adding two of the top running backs in this offseason's portal cycle. Brown took over for Cam Skattebo at Arizona State last season and tallied 1,380 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games. Smothers accumulated 1,128 yards and seven scores for the Wolfpack in 2025. Both backs are clearly capable of being lead ball carriers, and this might be the best duo in the nation in 2026. With a well-balanced offense and more weapons all over the field, quarterback Arch Manning is better set up for success in his second year as a starter.
Source: 247 Sports
Source: 247 Sports
George Holani Still Getting First-Team Reps
As was the case during voluntary organized team activities, Seattle Seahawks running back George Holani got the first reps with the starting unit during the media-accessible practice sessions of mandatory minicamp. He continued to be spelled by first-round pick Jadaraian Price, but unlike the opening weeks of spring, Price was reportedly given entire drives with the starting offense. Holani's receiving and pass-blocking work made him easy to trust in relief of the injured Zach Charbonnet during the team's Super Bowl run, but with the rookie already taking on a larger responsibility and Charbonnet spotted doing rehab work for the first time since he tore his ACL in January, Holani's spot atop the depth chart seems tentative at best.
Source: Gregg Bell
Source: Gregg Bell
Dillon Dingler Heating Up in June, has Monster Game on Tuesday
Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler went 4-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, a double, four RBI, three runs scored, and a strikeout in the team's 10-4 win over the division-rival Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. The 27-year-old third-year player is now hitting .248/.329/.528 with an .857 OPS, 16 home runs, 13 doubles, 48 RBI, and 32 runs scored in 60 games across 248 plate appearances in what has quickly become a breakout campaign for the former second-round pick in 2020 out of The Ohio State University. After stumbling late in May with just six hits in 51 plate appearances in 12 games to close out the month, Dingler has come alive since the calendar flipped to June, going 11-for-28 (.393) with five home runs, two doubles, 14 RBI, and nine runs scored in 32 plate appearances across seven games. He has two four-hit performances in that span. Dingler has quickly become one of the best offensive producers at catcher in 2026, and he's still available in 20% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Charlie Condon Homers Again, Major-League Debut Coming?
Colorado Rockies corner infield/outfield prospect Charlie Condon homered on Tuesday for the second straight game, and after going 31 games without a home run from April 14 through May 22, the 6-foot-5 slugger has now homered six times in his last 14 games, with five doubles to boot. Not only that, during this stretch he is hitting .280 and reaching base at a .422 clip thanks to a strong 16.9 percent walk rate, while keeping the strikeouts at a palatable 18.6 percent rate. For the season, the Rockies' second-ranked prospect is slashing .250/.385/.466 with 10 home runs and five steals through 55 games. Though it was fellow outfield prospect Cole Carrigg who was recently promoted to Colorado, Condon's turn shouldn't be too far off, and with the ability to play both corner infield spots, both corner outfield spots, or simply be the designated hitter, there are multiple paths to the majors. With multiple players slumping and the team already firmly in the basement of the NL West, the 23-year-old should be up by midseason and should be considered a top bat to stash for home runs.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Matt Olson Nearly Hits Three Homers in Loss to White Sox
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson was seeing the ball well in the 6-5 walk-off loss in Chicago on Tuesday night to the White Sox, going 2-for-4 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, and a walk to raise his average to .271 on the year and his OPS to .903. Both of Olson's home runs came in his first two at-bats of the game, and it was his first multi-homer performance of the 2026 season. The 32-year-old left-handed slugger nearly had a third round-tripper in the game, but it was brought back. Olson remains one of the most consistent power hitters in the game, and he's been especially hot lately, going 17-for-57 (.298) with five home runs, three doubles, eight RBI, 12 runs scored, and a stolen base in his last 14 games since May 24. He's now hitting .271/.342/.561 on the season with a .903 OPS, 19 home runs, 50 RBI, 49 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 262 at-bats. The three-time All-Star leads the league with 147 total bases and trails only Kyle Schwarber for the home run lead in the National League.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jadarian Price Getting More Reps With Starters
Seattle Seahawks first-round pick Jadarian Price continues to be the second running back to take reps with the starting unit, as he was in voluntary practice sessions, still sliding in behind third-year back George Holani. However, for the first time this spring, he was seen handling entire drives with the first-team offense. Unexpectedly, 2023 second-round pick Zach Charbonnet was spotted doing low-impact drills with trainers on Tuesday, marking the first time he's been seen on the field since his season-ending ACL tear in a Divisional Round win over the 49ers and signaling that he could be closer to a return than initially speculated. With Charbonnet on the final year of his rookie contract, the belief is that Seattle's lead back responsibilities will eventually be turned over to Price, but with Charbonnet potentially back in the fold earlier than anticipated, and the rookie still needing to earn his way to the top, the backfield situation in Seattle has the potential to become a frustrating one for fantasy in 2026.
Source: Gregg Bell
Source: Gregg Bell
Zach Charbonnet Part of Seattle's Early Season Plans?
Less than five months removed from the ACL tear that ended his 2025 season, Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (knee) was seen by reporters working out with trainers for the first time since the injury. Head coach Mike Macdonald has been vague about Charbonnet's recovery, but in testing out the knee with low-impact agility drills in front of the gathered media, Charbonnet appears to be closer to a return than some originally speculated. MacDonald had previously said the fourth-year back would not partake in any spring activities, so to see his timeline accelerated in the team's final open practice before training camp suggests he might be ready closer to the start of the season than the middle.
Source: Gregg Bell
Source: Gregg Bell
Chase Meidroth a Priority Target Off the Waiver Wire
Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth has quietly put together a solid season thus far, slashing .274/.344/.390 with five home runs, two stolen bases, 40 runs, and 21 RBI. He is in the top 16 overall in MLB in hits and runs and has demonstrated strong plate discipline metrics, as evidenced by his 26.4 percent chase rate (69th percentile), 19.8 percent whiff rate (74th percentile), and 22.2 percent strikeout rate (42nd percentile). While none of those numbers pop off the charts, they are consistent, and he is seeing every day playing time for the White Sox, who are competing this year (34-31), and Meidroth is batting in the middle of the lineup (fifth), which should continue to produce run-scoring opportunities. Meidroth, who was a former fourth-round pick in 2022, doesn't profile as a player with incredible upside, but his situation and plate discipline have made him into a reliable fantasy asset that fantasy managers should consider at the middle infield position.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
Hagen Smith Making Strides at Triple-A, Nearing MLB Debut?
Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Hagen Smith is starting to settle in at Triple-A Charlotte, recording a 1.93 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, .180 opponent batting average, and an elite 32.8 percent K-BB% over his last three starts. The high strikeout totals have always been there, but it is the command that has been the problem. Last season, he walked a sky-high 17.6 percent of batters faced, and this season his walk rate stands at 16.0 percent even with the aforementioned improvements made over the last three starts (10.3 percent BB%). The former fifth-overall draft pick threw 92 pitches in his latest outing, so he's fully stretched out. If the southpaw can keep up the momentum, he could find himself in the majors by midseason, and with that being the case, he should be considered one of the top arms to stash in most fantasy leagues for his strikeout potential.
Source: Hagen Smith
Source: Hagen Smith
Dustin May Has Another Solid Outing on Tuesday, Priority Target Off the Waiver Wire
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Dustin May continued his hot stretch on Tuesday, as he went six innings, allowing four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck out six. Over two starts in June, he has a 2.31 ERA, and has lowered his season ERA down to 4.21 with a 1.25 WHIP and 66 strikeouts in 72 2/3 innings pitched. The 4.21 ERA doesn't tell the whole story for May, as he allowed 13 earned runs in his first two starts of the season, and since then, has been rock solid, which is evident by his 3.63 xERA, which is closer aligned to his career ERA (3.93) compared to his surface line stats. May has been leaning on his four-seamer and cutter more this year and less on his sweeper and sinker, and it has generated strong results for him. His fastball velocity is up 1.3 mph on the season, and his walk rate is down compared to his career 8.0 percent mark (6.6 percent in 2026). Additionally, he is still generating a healthy groundball rate (45.5 percent). May is a much stronger candidate in points and quality start leagues, as he has demonstrated the ability to work deeper into games, while he is averaging under a strikeout per inning with an average WHIP. Regardless, May has put together a nice stretch over his past 11 starts, and fantasy managers should target him if he is available.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
Cam Skattebo a "Tone-Setter" in Return from Injury
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo brought an undeniable flash of excitement to the team's improving offense in 2025 before a gruesome ankle injury ended his rookie campaign. In the six games in which he handled a full workload, Skattebo averaged 17.4 half-PPR points per game and was the RB6 from Weeks 2 through 7. Having already cleared several major hurdles in his recovery and taking part in team drills, the second-year runner has made an impression on new head coach John Harbaugh, who recently referred to Skattebo as a "top-tier back" and a "tone-setter". Harbaugh was responsible for the league's most run-heavy offense in his final seasons in Baltimore, and if Skattebo can stay healthy without sacrificing the hard-running style that has defined his early career, he has legitimate league-winning upside.
Source: Patricia Traina
Source: Patricia Traina
Alex Lange Earns Another Save for Royals, Quickly Entering Must-Roster Territory
Kansas City Royals' reliever Alex Lange picked up his fourth save on Tuesday, working one inning, allowing one walk, and recording two strikeouts. The save was Lange's fourth in the past week, as he appears to be the front-runner as the Royals' preferred closer at this time. Lucas Erceg, who has been closing games out for the majority of the year, is struggling immensely with a 6.00 ERA and 1.96 WHIP, and has six blown saves. Lange, on the other hand, is now a perfect 4-for-4 in save chances and has a 1.37 WHIP, 3.90 ERA, and 33 strikeouts in 30 innings pitched. Lange has some experience closing out games, dating back to 2023 with the Tigers, where he converted 26 saves and posted a 3.68 ERA and 1.33 WHIP. Considering Lange has recorded four of the last five saves for the Royals and four in the past week, he is becoming a must-add player in all formats where saves are scarce. Carlos Estevez (shoulder), who was the Royals' projected closer coming into the season, has been rehabbing a shoulder and foot injury and doesn't appear to be progressing as the Royals had hoped, which should further solidify Lange as the Royals' reliever to have for the time being.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
